London Mini Marathon and Scottish Primary Schools XC

London Mini Marathon
25th April 2010
London

Danielle Beattie (Nithsdale AC) travelled to London to represent Scotland in the 13-14 Inter Regions Race. The course of the marathon takes place on the last 3 miles of the marathon course before the main events kick off. Danielle ran well to finish 52nd and 4th Scot in 19:44. The race was won by Sophie Riches in 17:07. The first Scot home in the race was Emma Dunnett (Edinburgh AC) in 15th (18:08). Louise Mercer (Teviotdale Harriers) was 33rd (18:51), Micaela Brown (Pitreavie AAC) was 49th (19:36) and Oonagh Dunnett (Edinburgh AC) was 58th (20:01). This caps the end of an impressive cross country season for Danielle, who became West District Champion and Scottish bronze medallist.

Scottish Primary School XC Championships
24th April 2010
Kirkcaldy

Some of the region's schools entered their runners into the Scottish Primary Schools XC Championships. There was some great performances to be had and the region produced two medallists in the P6 Boys and Girls L-Z category.

Ellie Paisley (Langholm PS) comes from a very talented sporting family, with older sister Aylish taking a bronze medal at the Secondary Schools XC Championships in March and brother Jamie also doing well on the country. Ellie continued the Paisley family sporting success with a victory in her race. She won by 2 seconds in 6:12.

Robson McKay (Nithsdale AC/Langholm PS) is beginning to make a name for himself on the track with some fine performances over 600m (PB 1:53.9). He also took victory at the Annan River Races in March. On this occasion he finished 2nd by 13 seconds in 6:03 but Robson is definitely one to watch.